A event on Saturday 27th July. The event starts at 13:00.
Conversations with Baldwin: Book Club - Nobody Knows My Name
Join Conversations with Baldwin curator Heather Marks in this reading group discussion of James Baldwin’s second collection of essays, Nobody Knows My Name (1961), at Bristol Beacon on Saturday 27 July 2024.
‘Conversations with Baldwin: Book Club - Nobody Knows My Name’ is presented in collaboration by Words of Colour and Raise the Bar, and is part of the wider Conversations with Baldwin festival taking place across the UK which celebrates the 100th birthday of iconic writer and activist James Baldwin (1924 - 1987).
Conversations with Baldwin is produced by Words of Colour and supported by Bristol City Council’s Originator’s Fund and public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.
Saturday 27th July 2024
1pm - 2pm
Bristol Beacon, Cellars
FREE
16+ accompanied. Wheelchair accessible.
Nobody Knows My Name, James Baldwin
Being a writer, says James Baldwin in this searing collection of essays, requires 'every ounce of stamina he can summon to attempt to look on himself and the world as they are'. His seminal 1961 follow-up to Notes on a Native Son shows him responding to his times and exploring his role as an artist with biting precision and emotional power: from polemical pieces on racial segregation and a journey to 'the Old Country' of the Southern states, to reflections on figures such as Ingmar Bergman and André Gide, and on the first great conference of African writers and artists in Paris.
'Brilliant...accomplished...strong...vivid...honest...masterly' The New York Times
'A bright and alive book, full of grief, love and anger' Chicago Tribune
⭐ WORDS OF COLOUR ⭐
Words of Colour is an award-winning creative change agency that creates alternative pathways and sustainable opportunities for writers, creatives, entrepreneurs and communities of colour to thrive, for unheard stories to be told, and underrepresented talent to shine.
Feedback to 2023’s Conversations with Baldwin festival
‘This was so life-affirming and encouraging… a truly loving, generous space.’
‘An incredible line up of powerful, brave and incredibly creative performers.’
‘So wonderful. So important. The world needs more of this ALL THE TIME.’
⭐ RAISE THE BAR ⭐
The South West's leading live poetry night, running blockbuster spoken word events in Bristol and beyond since 2014.
‘From top to bottom, one of my all time favourite shows’ – Shane Koyczan
'One of the best poetry nights in the country' – Rafeef Ziadah
'Out-loud reactions are encouraged…shaking off traditional theatre etiquette' – Bristol 24/7
Entry requirements: no age restrictions
Join Conversations with Baldwin curator Heather Marks in this reading group discussion of James Baldwin’s second collection of essays, Nobody Knows My Name (1961), at Bristol Beacon on Saturday 27 July 2024.
‘Conversations with Baldwin: Book Club - Nobody Knows My Name’ is presented in collaboration by Words of Colour and Raise the Bar, and is part of the wider Conversations with Baldwin festival taking place across the UK which celebrates the 100th birthday of iconic writer and activist James Baldwin (1924 - 1987).
Conversations with Baldwin is produced by Words of Colour and supported by Bristol City Council’s Originator’s Fund and public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.
Saturday 27th July 2024
1pm - 2pm
Bristol Beacon, Cellars
FREE
16+ accompanied. Wheelchair accessible.
Nobody Knows My Name, James Baldwin
Being a writer, says James Baldwin in this searing collection of essays, requires 'every ounce of stamina he can summon to attempt to look on himself and the world as they are'. His seminal 1961 follow-up to Notes on a Native Son shows him responding to his times and exploring his role as an artist with biting precision and emotional power: from polemical pieces on racial segregation and a journey to 'the Old Country' of the Southern states, to reflections on figures such as Ingmar Bergman and André Gide, and on the first great conference of African writers and artists in Paris.
'Brilliant...accomplished...strong...vivid...honest...masterly' The New York Times
'A bright and alive book, full of grief, love and anger' Chicago Tribune
⭐ WORDS OF COLOUR ⭐
Words of Colour is an award-winning creative change agency that creates alternative pathways and sustainable opportunities for writers, creatives, entrepreneurs and communities of colour to thrive, for unheard stories to be told, and underrepresented talent to shine.
Feedback to 2023’s Conversations with Baldwin festival
‘This was so life-affirming and encouraging… a truly loving, generous space.’
‘An incredible line up of powerful, brave and incredibly creative performers.’
‘So wonderful. So important. The world needs more of this ALL THE TIME.’
⭐ RAISE THE BAR ⭐
The South West's leading live poetry night, running blockbuster spoken word events in Bristol and beyond since 2014.
‘From top to bottom, one of my all time favourite shows’ – Shane Koyczan
'One of the best poetry nights in the country' – Rafeef Ziadah
'Out-loud reactions are encouraged…shaking off traditional theatre etiquette' – Bristol 24/7
Entry requirements: no age restrictions
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